When science meets policy, things get political.
Welcome to PetroNoia Podcast, hosted by Dan Romito. In this episode, he speaks with Professor Jessica Weinkle of UNC Wilmington about her journey from zoology to climate policy.
They explore her research on hurricane risk, insurance industry regulation, and how science shapes public perception, national security, and environmental advocacy.
A must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of science, policy, and climate.
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00:00 Introduction and Guest Background
00:51 Jessica's Academic Journey
01:45 Hurricane Risk Perception and Science Policy
03:07 The Politics of Science and Climate Advocacy
05:01 Regulatory Capture and Insurance Industry
07:45 The Role of Tech in Environmental NGOs
12:28 Conflicts of Interest in Climate Science
22:47 Data Quality and Climate Science
25:39 Hurricane Data and Risk Trends
37:29 Public Perception and Climate Change
39:09 Introduction to Hannah Richie's Work
39:21 Environmental Policies and Global Improvements
40:44 Breakthrough Institute's Approach
42:14 Challenges of Nuclear Energy
43:20 Economic Prosperity and Climate Change
44:47 European Climate Policies and Their Impact
46:22 Conflicts of Interest in Climate Science
52:01 Litigation and Environmental Solutions
01:01:10 Academic Perspectives on Environmental Advocacy
01:11:11 Conclusion and Final Thoughts